Private Pilot Maneuvers Course Aims to Correct the Field of Shoddy Free Content

King Schools continues its war on low-quality information, this time publishing a free course focused on Private Pilot Ground Reference Maneuvers. This course is lifted from the King’s complete Private Pilot Maneuvers course and prepares students for their flight lessons by showing how to nail Turns Around a Point, Rectangular Patterns and S-Turns Across a Road to FAA checkride standards. It's a small sampling of the greater program, giving students a taste of what they'll get if they choose to go through the full King Course for their Private Pilot Ground School.

Spearheaded Bipartisan Bill Containing First-Ever GA Provision

The EAA announced at AirVenture its formal recognition of Rep. Sam Graves (R-Missouri) for his outstanding work in bringing together members of both parties in the House and Senate to pass the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which President Biden signed into law this past May. The Reauthorization Act includes a first-ever titled section specific to general aviation that involves a number of provisions benefiting GA growth and was supported by EAA and other aviation groups. It also expands Basic Med by increasing the size of covered aircraft to 12,500 pounds, and increases the number of passengers permitted to 6 and seats to 7. Other provisions include: setting a deadline of 24 mo

Showmanship Hallmark of Chambliss’s Air Show Performances

Kirby Chambliss always knew what he wanted to do with his life even as a young boy: “I’ve always wanted to be a pilot. There was nothing else I ever wanted to do. I just had to figure out how to do it,” he said. After the Saturday air show at EAA AirVenture, Chambliss was rewarded for his career as one of the top aerobatic performers in the world when he received the 2024 Bill Barber Award for Showmanship. The only surprise about the award is how long it took to be recognized. He is a five-time U.S. National Aerobatic Champion and as a member of the U.S. National Aerobatic Team he won 13 medals at World Aerobatic Championships. He also won Red Bull Air Race Worl

L-39 Donated to Aerial Angels Raises Breast Cancer Awareness

Aerial Angels is a 501(c)(3) devoted to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and raising funds for breast cancer research. Through donations from several generous individual and corporate supporters, the organization received a Czchoslovakian-built Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros fighter jet which was then given its unique paint scheme and transformed into The Pink Jet. The pink color is easily-recognizable as the symbol of the fight against breast cancer and the tail displays the breast cancer support decal. The Pink Jet made its debut performance on the world stage at this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in front of record breaking attendance of 686,000 for the week-long

A Fully Immersive Virtual Flight Experience

The TrueCourse Simulations display, located inside the Pilot Institute booth, showcases a new prototype for a mixed-reality simulator. They are expected to become available to the public in early 2025. Simulator technology has become increasingly popular in the flight training world. It allows students to build skills and confidence before ever stepping foot into an aircraft. It also fosters safer flying by replicating critical in-flight situations, including engine failures, fires, and emergency landings, and showing students how to respond. These aspects have been proven to create an overall more convenient and beginner-friendly training process.

The Wings Are Blowing...But Are They Really Changing?

The landscape of personal aviation is experiencing a significant transformation with the confluence of the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Bill, Chevron deference, and the MOSAIC rule. These three elements are shaping the regulatory framework that governs personal aviation activities, impacting both industry stakeholders and enthusiasts alike. In this essay, we will explore how these factors intersect and influence the future of personal aviation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plays a crucial role in regulating and overseeing all aspects of civil aviation in the United States. The FAA Reauthorization Bill is a legislative instrument that authorizes funding and sets policy priorities f

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French Sportplane Manufacturer Plans for Commuter Factory Stateside

Aura Aero has announced the opening of its first US facility in Embry-Riddle's Florida campus research park, a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility to foster US production of the electric aircraft. Aura Aero had announced a partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University last year, but didn't make it sound as if they'd be going as far as making a new factory there. Aura Aero's US footprint will largely be used to produce, assemble, test, and eventually deliver on their ERA, a 19-seater hybrid electric commuter plane. So far, Aura has been busy enough selling its Integral sport plane from its factory in Toulouse, France, cutting their teeth on a simple, achievable aircr

From 2016 (YouTube Version): Fly Along With Chief Pilot Hissem…

Goodyear’s Wingfoot One Zeppelin is not the blimp (Navy slang, “Poopy Bag”) that you have known from the past. It’s a modern lighter-than-air machine, and this video will provide a fascinating insight as to how it operates and what makes it work. Your guide in this captivating video is Spirit of Goodyear chief pilot, Gerald Hissem. The first part of the video discusses the operational requirements of the zeppelin, and you’ll probably hear things that you have never thought of before. Hissem formats his discussion by describing

About 25-30 Ft Above The Ground During The Initial Climb The Engine Suddenly Lost About 1,000 RPM

Analysis: The pilot was preparing for takeoff after the engine had been running for about 25 minutes. Before departing, he tested the carburetor heat and noted that it was functioning as expected. He applied power for takeoff and the engine accelerated “strongly and smoothly.” About 25-30 ft above the ground during the initial climb the engine suddenly lost about 1,000 rpm. The pilot elected to perform an off-field landing. He maneuvered to avoid a hedgerow and the airplane touched down in an in an area of high grass. During the landing sequence, the fuselage and right wing were substantially damaged. 

Aero Linx: KC-10 Extender Mission The KC-10 Extender is an Air Mobility Command advanced tanker and cargo aircraft designed to provide increased global mobility for U.S. armed forces. Although the KC-l0's primary mission is aerial refueling, it can combine the tasks of a tanker and cargo aircraft by refueling fighters and simultaneously carry the fighter support personnel and equipment on overseas deployments. The KC-10 is also capable of transporting litter and ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aeromedical evacuations.

Approach Sequence

The order in which aircraft are positioned while on approach or awaiting approach clearance.

“Ground reference maneuvers can be a source of frustration for student pilots. We show tips and tricks you can use to deal with wind to fly good patterns over the ground. This skill is best first understood on the ground. Watching these videos will save time and frustration in the air, while impressing your flight instructor with what you know.” Source: King Schools' Barry Knuttila, who hosts a new series of videos showing students the ropes.